Home Repairs for Low/Moderate Income Homeowners

KentWA.gov/HomeRepair

Repairs are FREE!

Minor repairs made include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, disabled access, furnace service, storm doors, window/roof repairs, smoke detectors and other small projects. (Contractors: Find out below how to provide services for this program.)

Repairs are intended to maintain the health and safety of occupants and preserve the dwelling by addressing critical repairs. Priority may be given to households occupied by seniors and disabled residents. Kent's Home Repair program is funded entirely through federal Community Development Block Grant funds.

If you are an existing Kent Home Repair client and are in need of repairs, please call 253-856-5065 to verify eligibility.

Meet some people our Home Repair Service has helped in the short video below:

Eligibility Requirements

Your house, mobile home or condo unit must be located within Kent City Limits.*

You must have owned AND occupied your home for at least 1 year prior to application.

* If you do not file taxes, please complete a 1040 form in addition to providing bank statements and supporting documents

Proof of Insurance

Copy of current homeowners insurance policy declaration

Information for Contractors

Kent Home Repair invites contractors enrolled with the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) Small Works Roster to bid on small residential projects under $10,000. Project may include: roofing, electrical, furnace repair and replacement, sewer work, and general contracting.

Contractors who wish to bid on projects are required to register for a free account. Please be sure to include "City of Kent" as a selected public agency in your account.